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Tai Chi: Moving For Better Balance

A community or self-guided physical activity program.

Participants enroll in a 12-week, in-person class and may help:

  • Improve balance, strength, flexibility and mobility.
  • Decrease incidence of falls.
  • Increase self-esteem.
  • Reduce stress.
  • Enhance mental health.
  • Enrich sleep quality.

Course Locations

Call your local health department for information on future Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance classes.

County Phone number
Beckham - Elk City (580) 225-1173
Beckham - Sayre (580) 928-5551
Caddo (405) 247-2507
Canadian (405) 262-0042
Comanche (580) 248-5890
Cotton (580) 875-6121
Creek - Bristow (918) 367-3341
Creek - Sapulpa (918) 224-5531
Delaware (877) 253-4511
Garfield (580) 233-0650
Garvin (405) 238-7346
Grady (405) 224-2022
Grant (580) 395-2906
Greer (580) 782-5531
Harmon (580) 688-3348
Hughes (405) 379-3313
Jackson (580) 482-7308
Johnston (580) 371-2470
Kay - Blackwell (580) 363-5520
Kay - Ponca City (580) 762-1641
Kingfisher (405) 375-3008
Lincoln (405) 258-2640
Logan (405) 282-3485
Major (580) 227-3362
Marshall (580) 795-3705
McClain - Blanchard (405) 485-3319
McClain - Purcell (405) 527-6541
McIntosh - Checotah (918) 473-5416
McIntosh - Eufaula (918) 689-7774
Murray (580) 622-3716
Noble (580) 336-2257
Osage (918) 287-3740
Pawnee (918) 762-3643
Payne - Stillwater (405) 372-8200
Payne - Cushing (918) 225-3377
Pontotoc (580) 332-2011
Pottawatomie (405) 273-2157
Rogers (918) 341-3166
Seminole - Seminole (405) 382-4369
Seminole - Wewoka (405) 257-5401
Stephens (580) 252-0270  
Tillman (580) 335-2163
Wagoner - Coweta (918) 486-2845
Wagoner - Wagoner (918) 485-3022
Washington (918) 335-3005
Washita (580) 726-3316
Woodward (580) 256-6416

Please reach out to our partners directly for information on their upcoming classes.

Tai Chi: FAQ

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is a program that helps older adults improve their balance and reduce the likelihood of falling. Research has shown that people who complete the program are half as likely to fall and are less fearful about falling.

Participants will learn balance skills, good body alignment, and coordinated Tai Chi movements.

The program is intended for community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and older, who can walk easily with or without assistive devices. However, all ages are welcome.

Participants should practice Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance for approximately three hours each week.

  • Improved physical health and better functioning in daily activities
  • Improved balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility
  • Better mental health, such as increased self-esteem and less social isolation

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Injury Prevention Service
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Injury Prevention Service
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK

Telephone: (405) 426-8440
Fax: (405) 900-7588
Email: injury@health.ok.gov

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Community Development Services
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Community Development Services
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK

Email: CommunityDevServices@health.ok.gov

 

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